Do not use this unit before canceling Demonstration mode!
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the <Demonstration mode setting> (page 27).

How to reset your unit

If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. Reset button

Handling CDs

Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. Do not use disc type accessories. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

CDs that cannot be used

CDs that are not round cannot be used.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth. CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used. This unit can only play the CDs with

Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)

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Basic Operation
Release [ ] [SRC] Microphone

Auxiliary input

[ ] [AUD] [AUTO]

[FNC] Control knob

USB Terminal

General functions

Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on the power. When the power is ON, select a source. SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the Control knob or push it toward up or down. To determine the selected source, press the Control knob. SRC Select mode 2: Pressing this button each time switches between sources. Tuner (TUNER or HD Radio) , USB or iPod (USB or iPod), CD (CD) , Auxiliary input (AUX), and Standby (STANDBY) Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.

For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to <About Audio file> (page 45).
Pause and play: Control knob Switches between pause and play each time this button is pressed. USB device removing: [0] Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. During the remove mode, USB REMOVE is displayed. Music search: Control knob Changes the music when pushing toward left or right. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio file.) Folder search: Control knob Changes the folder containing the audio file when pushing toward up or down.
For the operation on iPod, enter <Music Search for iPod> (page 13) is first to enter the search mode.
During reception of stereo stations the ST indicator is ON.
Tuning mode select: [AUTO] For KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed for at least 1 second. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek Seek Mode : Auto1 Automatic search for a station. Preset station Seek Mode : Auto2 Search in order of the stations in seek the Preset memory. Manual Seek Mode : Manual Normal manual tuning control.
Search mode: [ ] After pressing [ ] button, you can quickly search songs with the Control knob. See <Music Search> (page 13) for details.
Disc & Audio file play functions
Drop open the faceplate: Release
Microphone: (Accessory of KDC-X993) The microphone for the hands free phone is supplied. When your voice cannot be recognized due to the low microphone volume or noises in the vehicle, adjust the microphone settings by selecting MENU >Mic Gain of <Function Control> and MENU >NR Level of <Function Control> (page 6).
Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position.
Disc play: Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is inserted. When a CD is inserted, the CD-IN indicator is ON.
3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.

Function Control

Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control.
1 Enter Function Control mode

Press the [FNC] button.

2 Select a Function group.
Push the Control knob towards right or left. Pushing the Control knob towards left allows you to set the preference items (MENU, SETUP, or SOUND). Pushing the Control knob towards right allows you to set the currently selected source function item ON/OFF.

Displayed item is depending on currently selected source or mode. The mark in Condition column shows the condition to which the item is displayed.
: Can be set in other than standby state. : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while CD source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during playback of the iPod source. : Can be set for sources other than the standby source by setting 2 ZONE of <Audio Setup> (page 28) to ON. : Can be set while a cell-phone is connected. : Sets ILM MSC SYNC in the menu to OFF. : Refer to the reference page. : Can be set during all sources.
3 Select your desired setup item
Operation type Movement between items Selection of item Return to previous item Operation Turn the Control knob. Press the Control knob. Press the [FNC] button. Select Return at the bottom of the item list.
Repeat selection and determination until your desired setup item is selected. Example:
The Control knob is used for entry, but how to use the knob varies depending on the setting items.
: Press the Control knob to switch the settings. : Push the Control knob towards left or right to switch the settings. : Turn the Control knob to switch the settings. 1 sec. : Press the Control knob for 1 second to enter into the setting mode. 2 sec. : Press the Control knob for 2 seconds to enter into the setting mode.
In this manual, the above selection is indicated as Select MENU > DEMO Mode. Each items & will be when the source function is set to ON.

4 Make a setting

Push the Control knob towards up or down. Press the Control knob to set the source function item ON/OFF. Some items require you to keep pressing the Control knob for 1 or 2 seconds so that you can make a setting. For these items, the time during which you need to keep pressing the Control knob is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. For the functions accompanied by the description of the setting procedure and so forth, the reference page numbers are displayed.
Refer to the respective page for information on how to set the items with reference page number. Only the items available to the current source are displayed. The SOUND setting cannot be performed while the Dual Zone function is used.

your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode.
Adjusting the Voice Volume during a Call Turn the [AUD] knob.

Call waiting

Answering Another Incoming Call with the Current Call Suspended
1 Press the [AUD] button. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up
or down. Select the ANSWER display.
3 Press the [AUD] button.
Answering another Incoming Call after Terminating the Current Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Continuing the Current Call

Receiving a call

Answering a Phone Call Press the [AUD] button.
The following operations disconnect the line: - Insert a CD. - Connect a USB device. The name of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in the Phone Book.
or down. Select the REJECT display.
Answering the Waiting Call after Terminating the Current Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Switching between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] button. Each pressing of this knob switches the calling party.
Rejecting an Incoming Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least 1 second.

] button

During a call
Disconnecting a Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least 1 second.
Switching to the Private Mode Press the Control knob. Switches between Private talk (PRIVATE) and Hands-free talk each time this button is pressed.

Other functions

Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. HF Disconnect disappears.
Depending on the type of your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before commencing the hands-free connection. If this happens, the source cannot be switched back to the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. Operate
Making a call 1 Enter dialing method mode
KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.

During search, a non-accent character such as u is searched for instead of an accent character such as.
Make a voice dialing call 1 Enter voice recognize mode
Select BT > Voice Recognize. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Ready is displayed.
Registering to the Preset Dial Number List 1 Enter the phone number you wish to register
Enter the phone number with reference to the following: Dial a number/ Calling a number in the call log/ Calling a number in the Phone Book
PB Name? is displayed. When a beep is heard, utter the name within 2 second.

3 PN Type is displayed.

When a beep is heard, utter the category within 2 second.
This step is the same as step 3 of the procedure in <Calling a number in the Phone Book>. You can make a call or select a category.
Exit the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button.
If your voice cannot be recognized, a message is displayed. Pressing the Control knob allows you to retry voice input. (page 54) Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. (page 39) Audio sound is not output during voice recognize.
Display of phone number type (category)
The category items in the Phone Book are displayed as follows: Display GENERAL / HOME / OFFICE / MOBILE / OTHER / Information General Home Office Mobile Other
For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can be connected, see <About the Bluetooth Audio player> (page 47). You need to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth device> (page 36). You to select the Bluetooth audio player you wish to connect. Refer to <Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect> (page 37).
Selecting Bluetooth Audio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the BT Audio display. For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Source Select button> of <Basic Operation> (page 4). Pause and play Press the Control knob. Music Search Push the Control knob towards right or left.

All or some of the operations above cannot be performed if the Bluetooth audio player is not ready for remote control. Switching between Bluetooth audio sources does not start or stop playback automatically. Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. Some audio players cannot be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the main unit of the audio player to connect Bluetooth.
Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice. The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up.
1 Select Security code mode
Select MENU > Security Clear For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Select MENU > Security Set For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When Enter is displayed, [][][][] is also displayed.

3 Enter Security Code

Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
4 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
Clear is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates.
4 Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When Re-Enter is displayed, [][][][] is also displayed.
5 Exit Security Code mode
5 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and reenter
the Security Code. Approved is displayed. The Security Code function activates.
If you enter the wrong Code in steps 3 through 4, repeat from step 3.
6 Exit Security Code mode
Entering Security Code The Security Code is required to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed.
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and enter
the Security Code. Approved is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.
Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode
Select MENU > Clock Adjust. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Date Format Selection 1 Select Date format mode
Select MENU > Date Mode. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display FRONT REAR" SUB W"
3 Select the item you want to set
Item FRONT >SIZE >LOCATION >TWEETER >SIZE >LOCATION >SIZE Setting overview Speaker Size Front Speaker Location Front Speaker Select Tweeter Speaker Size Rear Speaker Location Rear Speaker Size Subwoofer
1 Enter Cabin select mode
Select SOUND > Setup > Cabin. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). REAR" SUB W"

2 Select the car type

Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Exit Cabin select mode.
Push the Control knob towards up or down.

4 Set the value

You can compensate the distances in more details by using <DTA> (page 30) function.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the speaker

settings.

6 Exit Speaker setting mode

Speaker setting

The speaker XOver is automatically set when the position and size of each speaker are selected from the following items; Item Speaker Size Front Range O.E.M., 4inch, 5inch, 6 1/2inch, 6 3/4inch, 7inch, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 7x10 Door, On Dash, Under Dash None, Use None, O.E.M., 4inch, 5inch, 6 1/2inch, 6 3/4inch, 7inch, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 7x10 Door, Rear Deck Minivan, Minivan (Long): 2nd Row, 3rd Row None, 6 1/2inch, 8inch, 10inch, 12inch, 15inch Over
Speaker Location Front Speaker Size Tweeter Speaker Size Rear

Speaker Location Rear

Speaker Size Subwoofer
1 Enter Speaker setting mode
Select SOUND > Setup > Speaker. English |
DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting
Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at <Cabin selection> (page 29).

XOver setting

Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to the XOver values set in the section <Speaker Setting> (page 29); Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter, FC Rear High Pass Filter Front High Pass Slope, SLOPE Rear High Pass Slope, Subwoofer Slope * Subwoofer Low Pass FC Filter Subwoofer Phase PHASE Range Through, 30*, 40, 50*, 60, 70, 80, 90*, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250* (Hz) -6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct 30*, 40, 50*, 60, 70, 80, 90*, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250*, Through (Hz) Reverse (180)/ Normal (0)

1 Enter DTA setting mode

Select SOUND > Setup > DTA. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display Front Rear" SW"
*Function of the KDC-X993/ KDC-X693.
3 Set the compensation value of the speaker
position Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired value is displayed. Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Refer to DTA of <Menu Glossary> (page 48) on how to set the compensation value. Exit DTA setting mode.

1 Enter XOver setting mode
Select SOUND > Setup > XOver. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display Front Rear" Subwoofer"
Item Front >FC >SLOPE Rear" >FC >SLOPE Subwoofer" >FC >SLOPE >PHASE Setting overview Front High Pass Filter Front High Pass Slope Rear High Pass Filter Rear High Pass Slope Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Subwoofer Slope Subwoofer Phase

4 Set the XOver value

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the XOver

setting.

6 Exit XOver setting mode
Preset Equalizer curve select
You can select following Equalizer curve; Equalizer curve Natural User* Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Game iPod (During iPod source only) Display Natural User Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Game iPod

Manual Equalizer Control

You can adjust following Equalizer Control items;
KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Adjustment Item Display Range BAND1 62.5 Hz Band 1 BANDHz Band 2 BANDkHz Band 3 BANDkHz Band 4 BANDkHz Band 5 Band level GAIN -9 +9 dB Bass Effect* EFCT ON/ OFF
*Can be only set for BAND1.
* The Equalizer curve set in the section <Manual Equalizer Control> is recalled.
1 Enter Preset Equalizer mode
Select SOUND > Control > EQ > Preset Equalizer. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the Equalizer curve
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. You can select from 22 Equalizer curve types for iPod when iPod is selected. Exit Preset Equalizer mode. Select the iPod Equalizer curve 1. Enter iPod Equalizer mode Press the Control button. 2. Select the iPod Equalizer curve Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Exit Preset Equalizer mode.
KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U Adjustment Item Display Range BAND1 60/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400 Hz Band 1 BAND2 630/ 1k/ 1.6k/ 2.5k Hz Band 2 BAND3 4k/ 6.3k/ 10k/ 16k Hz Band 3 Q Quality 0.25/ 0.5/ 1.0/ 2.0 Band level GAIN -9 +9 dB
1 Enter Manual Equalizer Control mode
Select SOUND > Control > EQ > Manual Equalizer. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the band you want to set
Push the Control knob towards up or down. Move the cursor > to the desired item.
You can select for each source.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the Equalizer
curve. To change the band, move the cursor > to band#.
6 Exit Manual Equalizer Control mode

About HD Radio (Optional)
When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions.
For operating KCA-BT200 (Optional)
For operation refer to Model-B-2 in the Instruction Manual of KCA-BT200, and the table below. Notation used in the KCA-BT200 Instruction Manual [38] button Press the [AUTO]/[TI] button. Operation Control knob Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

About the Cell-Phone

This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Bluetooth Standard Ver. 1.2 Profile HFP (Hands Free Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) SYNC (Synchronization Profile) For the cell-phones verified for compatibility, access the following URL: http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/
The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been certified for conformity with the Bluetooth Standard following the procedure prescribed by Bluetooth SIG. However, it may be impossible for such units to communicate with your cell-phone depending on its type. HFP is a profile used to make a hands-free call. OPP is a profile used to transfer data such as a phone book between units.
About the Bluetooth Audio player
This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Bluetooth Standard Ver. 1.2 Profile A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
A2DP is a profile designed to transfer the music from an audio player. AVRCP is a profile designed to control playback and selection of music by an audio player.
About KENWOOD Music Editor of PC application
Music Editor is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. Refer to the users manual recorded in the installation CD-ROM and Help of Music Editor for the operation method of Music Editor. The unit can play USB device created by Music Editor. Information about Music Editor upgrade is put on the site, www.kenwood.com.

Menu Glossary

AMP Selecting OFF turns off the built-in amplifier. Turning off the built-in amplifier improves the quality of the sound from Preout. Auto Answer (Setting the Time Interval for Automatic Answer) This function automatically answers (responds to) a call after lapse of the preset time interval for automatic answer. OFF : Does not answer the phone call automatically. 0 : Automatically answers the phone call at once. 1s 99s : Automatically answers the phone call after lapse of seconds. DISP N/P Switches the panel display between positive or negative. In addition, you can reverse it in conjunction with the interior light. POSI1 : Displays the text in the positive. POSI2 : When the interior light is off, the text is displayed in the positive; when the interior light is on, the text is displayed in the negative. NEGA1 : Displays the text in the negative. NEGA2 : When the interior light is off, the text is displayed in the negative; when the interior light is on, the text is displayed in the positive. DTA (Digital Time Alignment) Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the speaker output specified at <Cabin selection> (page 29) to have a more suitable environment for your vehicle. The settings of the delay time are automatically identified and compensated by specifying the distances of each speaker from the center of the vehicle interior. 1 Set the front and rear positions and the height of the reference point to the position of the ears of the person sitting in the front seat, and set the right and left positions to the center of the vehicle interior. 2 Measure the distances from the reference point to the speakers. 3 Calculate the distance difference in accordance with the farthest speaker.

4 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

Accessory of KDC-X993
Installation the Microphone Unit 1 Check the installation position of the microphone

(accessory 5).

2 Remove oil and other dirt from the installation

surface.

3 Install the microphone. 4 Wire the microphone cable up to the hands-free
box with it secured at several positions using tape or the like.

Accessory5

Fix a cable with a commercial item of tape.
Peel the release coated paper of double-face adhesive tape to fix on the place shown above.
Adjust the direction of the microphone to the driver.
Install the microphone as far as possible from the cellphone.

Troubleshooting Guide

Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
Cannot set up the subwoofer. No output from the subwoofer. Cannot set up the subwoofer position of Manual position setting. <Subwoofer output> of <Basic Operation> (page 4) is not set to On. The Dual zone function is enabled. <Audio Setup> (page 28) Cannot set up the subwoofer phase. The Low Pass Filter is set to Through. <XOver setting> (page 30) Cannot select the output destination of the subsource in the Dual zone. Cannot adjust the volume of the rear speakers. The Dual zone function is disabled. <Audio Setup> (page 28) Cannot register a security code. Cannot set up Display. <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 27) is not turned off.

General

The Touch Sensor Tone does not sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preout jack.

Tuner source

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

ERROR 99:

CD-IN (Blink):

Bluetooth audio source
Protect (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the Protect code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is played. Read Error: The file system of the connected USB device is broken. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is connected. Change the source to any source other than USB. Connect an USB device, and change the source to USB again. An unsupported USB device is connected. Connection to the iPod has failed. Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See <About Audio file> (page 45) for information on supported iPods.
The Bluetooth audio player cannot be registered (pairing). The PIN code is fixed. When a PIN code is specified in the Instruction Manual for Bluetooth Audio Player, register it with reference to <Registering PIN Code> (page 36) to register the Bluetooth audio player. If no PIN code is specified in the Instruction Manual, try 0000. The sound from the Bluetooth audio player is discontinuous. The distance between this unit and audio player is too far. Move the audio player nearer to this unit. Another Bluetooth device is affecting the Bluetooth communication. Turn off another Bluetooth device. Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit. Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for communication. The downloading of the Phone book or the SMS disconnects the sound.

No Device:

N/A Device:
No Music Data/Error 15: The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play. USB ERROR: Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to ON. If the same display is repeated, use another USB device. Connection to the iPod has failed. Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version. Too Long: The word or utterance is too long to be recognized.

No Phonebook: Data is not contained in the phone book. No Message: No Record: Memory Full: No short message in In Box. The voice tag is not registered in the phonebook. The number of voice tags reaches the maximum number to be registered in the phonebook.

iPod Error:

Favorite: No Memory: The procedure is not registered to Favorite Preset Memory No Access: The procedure preset with Favorite Control cannot be available. The preset content may not be recalled depending on the selected source or mode. No call.
USB REMOVE (Blink): The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device/iPod. You can remove the USB device/iPod safely. No Voice: NO Number: No Data: The calling party does not notify a caller ID. There is no phone number data. There is no outgoing call list. There is no incoming call list. There is no missed call list. There is no phone book list. The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing).
HD Memory Full: The tag memory of HD Radio is FULL. iPod Memory Full: The iPod memory is FULL. No Tag Function: iPod which does not support the tag memory is connected. N/A Channels: No receivable channel and category.

No Entry:

HF Disconnect: The unit cannot communicate with the cellphone. HF Error 07: The memory cannot be accessed. Turn off the power and on again. If this message still appears, press the reset button on the control unit. The unit cannot communicate with the cellphone. Turn off the power and on again. If this message still appears, press the reset button on the control unit. The Bluetooth device cannot be detected. 5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No more Bluetooth device cannot be registered. The PIN code is wrong. The unit cannot be connected to the device. Pairing error.

HF Error 68:

Un Known: Device Full:
PIN Code NG: Connect NG: Pairing Failed:
Err No Matching: The voice tag is wrong. Voice cannot be recognized because of an unregistered voice tag, etc. Too Soft: Too Loud: Voice is too small and cannot be recognized. Voice is too large to be recognized.

Specifications

FM tuner section
Frequency range (200 kHz space) : 87.9 MHz 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 V/75 ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 V/75 ) Frequency response (3 dB) : 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 70 dB Selectivity (400 kHz) : 80 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz) : 40 dB
Bluetooth section (KDC-X993)
Version : Bluetooth Ver. 1.2 Certified Frequency range : 2.402 2.480 GHz Output Power : +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE) Power Class 2 Maximum Communication range : Line of sight approx.10m (32.8 ft) Profiles : HFP (Hands Free Profile) : HSP (Headset Profile) : SPP (Serial Port Profile) : PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) : OPP (Object Push Profile) : SYNC (Synchronization Profile) : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) : AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

Digital FM tuner section (KDC-HD942U)
Frequency range (200 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz 107.9 MHz Frequency response : 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (STEREO) : 70 dB

CD player section

Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 24 Bit Spindle speed : rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (1 dB) : 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X993/KDC-X693: 0.008 % KDC-HD942U/KDC-MP642U: 0.010 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X993/KDC-X693: 110 dB KDC-HD942U/KDC-MP642U: 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".m4a" files

AM tuner section

Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dB (25 V)
Digital AM tuner section (KDC-HD942U)
Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz 1700 kHz Frequency response : 40 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (STEREO) : 70 dB
Specifications subject to change without notice.

USB Interface

USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed) File System : FAT16/ 32 MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".m4a" files
Frequency response (1 dB) : 20 Hz 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input Impedance : 10 k
Operating voltage (10.5 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Maximum Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 158 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/4 inch Weight : 3.08 lbs (1.4 kg)

Audio section

Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance :48 Tone action (KDC-X493, KDC-MP442U) BAND1 (60 Hz): 9 dB BAND2 (250 Hz): 9 dB BAND3 (1 kHz): 9 dB BAND4 (4 kHz): 9 dB BAND5 (16 kHz): 9 dB Tone action (KDC-HD942U/KDC-MP642U) BAND1 : 60 Hz - 400 Hz 9 dB BAND2 : 630 Hz - 2.5 kHz 9 dB BAND3 : 4.0 kHz - 16 kHz 9 dB Preout level / Load (CD) KDC-X993/KDC-X693/KDC-HD942U : 4000 mV/10 k KDC-MP642U: 2500 mV/10 k Preout impedance : 600

2CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel